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Carrier profile · USDOT 4367346 · MC1710011 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Hard Luck Express

DBA John Wesley Hardin · Mount Hermon, KY · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2025
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightLivestockGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm SuppliesLivestock
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (270) 590-8231
1
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
1
Annual miles
1 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with 2 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Registered less than two years ago. No roadside inspections in 24 months: Too little history to judge on-road safety.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC1710011
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$300K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Mar 14, 2025Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightLivestockGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm SuppliesLivestock
Annual mileage
1 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
4367346
MC / docket
MC-1710011
Legal name
Hard Luck Express
DBA
John Wesley Hardin
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Feb 25, 2025
Last MCS-150
Apr 14, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Hard Luck Express's USDOT number?

Hard Luck Express's USDOT number is 4367346 and its docket number is MC1710011.

Is Hard Luck Express authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Hard Luck Express's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Hard Luck Express's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 14, 2026.

What insurance does Hard Luck Express carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Great West Casualty Co..

Where is Hard Luck Express located?

Hard Luck Express is located at 970 Les Williams Road, Mount Hermon, KY, 42157. Phone: (270) 590-8231.

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